In French Election, Centrists Eye a Judo Star and a Central Banker

Guard shushes Hegseth, others at US military tomb

MANILA, Philippines — A US military guard was seen loudly reprimanding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group on Veterans Day, after they laughed and chatted near a sacred tomb at Arlington National Cemetery. Video circulated widely on US networks and social media showed Hegseth and a group reportedly including his senior advisers gathering to

Vendors idled by Asean Summit restrictions get P10,000 aid each

MANILA, Philippines — Vendors whose stalls or eateries will be temporarily closed as part of security measures for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit next week will each get P10,000 in cash and food items to make up for lost income. The government announced the compensation for the vendors on Thursday, as President

PNP checking reports on 1,500 Filipinos trapped in Myanmar scam hubs

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police is stepping up cross-border coordination with foreign law enforcement agencies to track down and rescue up to 1,500 Filipinos allegedly being held against their will in Myanmar-based online scam hubs. “We are verifying this report in coordination with other government agencies,” PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.

For more than 20 years, Jim and Laura Currie burned and replanted their Mississippi land

For over two decades, Jim and Laura Currie have passionately worked to rejuvenate their land in Mississippi, joining forces with organizations to safeguard the endangered dusky gopher frog. In June 2026, they proudly launched a project, releasing almost 500 captive-bred frogs onto their revitalized property, with ongoing monitoring set to ensure these frogs flourish in their new home.

This one single habit at night was linked to a 20 to 30 per cent higher rate of fatty liver disease and cirrhosis in a US study of nearly 200,000 adults followed for decades by Oregon researchers.

An intriguing study reveals that eating late at night can negatively impact liver health, contributing to greater risks of liver-related illnesses. Participants consuming late meals showed elevated instances of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and cirrhosis. By examining data from nearly 200,000 adults, researchers advocate for maintaining consistent meal timing to support the liver's functionality and align with natural bodily cycles.

Montana photographer leaves 480 acres, $1 million gift to fund Alzheimer’s research in hometown after his death

Arnold Swanberg, a Montana-born photographer, donated 480 acres of farmland to the Weissman Hood Institute. The farmland will continue to be leased, and proceeds will support Alzheimer's research in Great Falls, Montana. Swanberg had personal connections to neurodegenerative diseases, influencing his decision to help research in this area. His donation is one of the largest in the institute's history and reflects his commitment to Montana.

Europe plans to heat 6,500 homes and a school using crematorium heat

Redditch Borough Council's innovative plan to use waste heat from a crematorium to warm a swimming pool is gaining traction. This project has generated significant discussions and recognition for its environmental benefits since 2013. Similar initiatives are emerging in Scotland and Finland, aiming to utilize crematoriums for heating schools and residential areas. Experts indicate this approach could be vital in addressing heating demands and reducing carbon footprints.

US Senator Chris Van Hollen announces bid to replace Schumer as Democratic leader

Chris Van Hollen has declared his intention to run for the Senate Majority Leader position against Chuck Schumer. He argues that the Democratic Party needs new leadership to better address voter desires for change. Support for Van Hollen's bid has come from influential figures like Bernie Sanders and Abdul El-Sayed. Meanwhile, Schumer maintains his confidence in retaining his leadership role amid ongoing discussions.

11 killed as vehicle plunges into river in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Researchers on 28 Peruvian cacao farms found birds and bats nearly doubled harvests by pest control

A recent study highlights the vital role of wildlife, particularly birds and bats, in managing pests on cacao farms. These creatures enhance cacao production, especially in areas rich in trees, leading to improved farmer profits. However, for farmers to maximize these benefits, preserving diverse habitats and effectively managing tree growth to ensure adequate light for cacao trees is essential.

Who is Colette Kress, Nvidia's interim CEO?

CHICAGO — With Jensen Huang's resignation on Thursday, Nvidia is bringing longtime tech executive Colette Kress into the role of interim CEO. Kress first joined the California-based chipmaker back in 2013. She’s served as Nvidia's executive vice president and CFO ever since — and will now be stepping into the top post amid the company's most tumultuous chapter yet. Huang, who co-founded Nvidia over three decades ago and has since become a singular figure in the tech world, resigned after reports of his extramarital affairs came into the spotlight this week. He faced growing calls to step down after The New York Times reported on his relationship with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy — and also late Wednesday, when the outlet and later others found Huang was said to have had another affair with an Nvidia employee. In a statement about her new interim post as CEO on Thursday, Kress said that Nvidia’s “strength has always come from its people" and that she was “committed to building on the extraordinary foundation Jensen created over the last 33 years.” She added that the

Japanese Korean activist's takedown of far right goes viral online with 10 million views

In a 1996 debate program on Japan’s Asahi TV, right-wing commentators mocked former Korean comfort women for demanding an apology, sneering, “Isn’t all they want compensation?” A woman in a red jacket calmly rebuked them: “That is an expression that insults human beings. Every person has dignity, and that is why their honor must also be restored.” Throughout the debate, she maintained her composure, elegantly dismantling the right-wing commentators’ distorted arguments point by point. The footage, still widely discussed today, has amassed 10 million views across YouTube and other social media platforms. The woman in the debate was Shin Sugok, a third-generation Zainichi — an ethnically Korean resident of Japan. At the time, she was an entrepreneur running a corporate consulting firm, as well as an author, critic and lecturer. She had achieved an unusually high level of success for a Zainichi woman. Despite countless threats from far-right groups in Japan, she has continued her activism for decades. A documentary film titled “Horoomon,” which chronicles Shin's life